Health

Modern life offers many comforts and technological advances, but often overlooks the most essential dimension—the human being. True joy doesn’t come from wealth or achievements but is naturally present in one who possesses clarity, peace of mind, and a healthy body. To acquire these qualities, uttering certain sacred sounds is a simple yet powerful method—the science of mantra yoga. In this article, revered Gurudev Anandmurti Gurumaa sheds light on the mind, mantra meditation, and the...

What is Diabetes mellitus? High level of sugar detected in a blood test.
If you have any of these symptoms, you may have diabetes: Excessive thirst, frequent urination, intense hunger, a pot belly, unexplained weight gain or weight loss, tingling sensation or numbness in hands or feet, lethargy and fatigue in daily activities. Incidentally detected fatty liver, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are companion diseases of diabetes.
What causes...

Before embarking on the journey of conception, it is crucial for both partners to prepare their bodies and minds. As discussed in the previous article Ayurveda’s Pre-Conception Care – Purification and Nourishment for Healthy Offspring, the foundation of a healthy pregnancy is built upon the principles of Ayurvedic wisdom. This preparation involves understanding one’s prakriti (innate constitution), following a balanced lifestyle, and undergoing detoxification therapies to...

Procreation is a natural instinct for humans. We aspire to live long and healthy lives, and most people desire to propagate their genes through their progeny. Judicious planning is a well-charted path leading to success, and pregnancy is no exception. Ideally, it takes about six months for prospective parents to prepare themselves for conception. This preparation involves ensuring that their bodies are appropriately nourished and purified of all toxins.

In an arduous journey towards realizing one's purest self and living our life term consciously and well, maintaining a healthy state of mind and body becomes imperative. This is where holistic health comes in to play its part and, the science of Ayurveda helps us immensely with that. Our great Rishis, who experientially explored the systems of Ayurveda, have laid out some principles to follow in the name of Dinacharya—A potent routine that can help improve your wellbeing...

Breath is life. No breath, no life! Such a vital entity, but one we are least aware of. Breathing is happening every moment and yet, are you aware of this crucial, intrinsic phenomenon? Furthermore, have you ever wondered why we have two nostrils when one was enough to inhale and exhale? There is a definite reason for this, as we shall see below.

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common malady affecting people world over. WHO regards it as one of the most important risk factors for death. Literature suggests that around 57% of all stroke related deaths and 24% of coronary artery disease deaths in India are directly related to hypertension. And on top of that, it is a silent killer-often presenting with no overt signs or symptoms. Thus, the pressing need for increasing public awareness, access to early detection and treatment.